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www.sea-technology.com October 2014 / st 33 In addition to traditional de- fense speakers, we will host experts from several nondefense, govern- ment organizations addressing opportunities for unmanned sys- tems in the commercial and civil markets. Most importantly, as the commercial market heats up, we are diversifying this year's content to concentrate on how lessons learned from defense and government operations can be applied commercially, es- pecially for airborne operations. A few select sessions will explore these emerging markets in greater detail discuss- ing what they could mean for the industry in the near and longer terms. With a focus on opportunities and industry participation, our speakers will deliver actionable informa- tion for you, your colleagues and your company. This year's featured speakers include Chris O'Donnell, Tactical Warfare Systems staff specialist for the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise, Offce of the Under Secre- tary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics; Jim Williams, manager at the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Offce, Federal Aviation Administration; Col. Courtney Cote, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Offce, U.S. Army; and Capt. Dave Honabach, program manager for Unmanned Maritime Systems, PMS 406, U.S. Navy. While an information-packed program is one of the main reasons to attend, the conference also offers ample networking time at a convenient location. More Information For more information on this year's conference, visit www.auvsi.org/uspr. Here, you will fnd detailed program information for each day of the event, along with informa- tion on lodging, travel and registration. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2014 of- fers a unique opportunity to engage with the unmanned systems community by hearing from major industry players and being able to ask questions and get up-to-date on the most current opportunities, trends and happenings in the industry. n W ith summer behind us, planning is in full swing for AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2014. The key conference for the unmanned systems' industry will take place November 4 to 6 at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia. Attendees will join more than 700 industry colleagues for three full days of information sharing and networking. With so many conferences covering unmanned sys- tems these days, you might wonder what sets AUVSI's Un- manned Systems Program Review apart from the others. What makes this event unique is its goal to bring you the industry's latest information in a format that meets your needs via leading speakers and sessions and opportunities for networking, all in a convenient location at an afford- able price. Speakers, Topics AUVSI is working diligently to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry trends, opportunities and developments, and there is no better event to absorb information and make connections. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review 2014 top- ics include: the way forward for the Defense Department Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise, advancing robot science and technology in the United States, airspace integration regulation and policy developments, emerging commer- cial applications, Defense Department maritime program updates, and unmanned systems for offshore oil and gas applications. At this year's conference you will hear from a lineup of U.S. Defense Department program managers, govern- ment decision makers, technologists and civilians who are paving the way for the industry. Our speakers will be de- livering information-packed presentations and taking part in discussions spanning the latest programmatic opportu- nities, operational challenges, customer requirements and technological hurdles. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Program Review ST Conference Preview